Isles' Kennedy Sent Back To See Doctors

March 9, 2015: Isles' Kennedy (Upper Body) To Debut MondayKennedy (upper body) will debut with the Islanders on Monday against the Maple Leafs, Arthur Staple of Newsday reports.Kennedy was acquired from the Sharks Mar. 2 in exchange for a third-round draft pick. His debut with his new team was delayed due to the upper-body injury, but it will finally come Monday against the Maple Leafs. In 25 games with the Sharks this season, the winger has four goals and five assists along with a plus-1 rating.

March 7, 2015: Isles' Kennedy Skates SaturdayKennedy (upper body) resumed skating Saturday morning.It doesn't sound like Kennedy will draw back in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Panthers, but Monday's tilt with the Maple Leafs may be a realistic target for his Islanders debut. The trade-deadline acquisition had nine points in 25 games with the Sharks.

March 6, 2015: Isles' Kennedy Has Rejoined The TeamKennedy (upper body) has joined the team on their current road trip, according to Newsday.Kennedy had been sent back to new your to get examined but apparently all signs point to the injury not being serious. There still is no word on whether or not he will play Saturday but a return to the team should signify that he will make his Islanders debut sooner rather than later.

March 2, 2015: Islanders Obtain KennedyThe Islanders acquired Kennedy from the Sharks on Monday in exchange for a conditional third-round draft pick, Newsday's Arthur Staple reports.Kennedy, who recorded four goals and five assists in 25 games for the Sharks this season, will boost the Islanders' depth up front, though a wait-and-see approach is in order from a fantasy perspective until his linemates/role with his new team are solidified.